XanGo 8-Day Blitz: What You Need to Know - Ingredients & Claims

XanGo is a multi-level marketing company that manufactures and sells juice and dietary supplements as well as skin and hair care products. The common ingredient in its products is mangosteen, which is a native fruit of Southeast Asia. The eight-day blitz is a claim that after eight days of using XanGo products, the person using them feels and looks better.

Claims

• XanGo claims that the mangosteen fruit contains antioxidants that provide numerous health benefits, such as neutralizing free radicals, improving skin and joint functions, and supporting body systems.

Facts

• According to the Mayo Clinic, the mangosteen fruit does contain antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties; however, there have been no clinical studies to determine its health effects on humans.

Warnings

• In 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to XanGo about printing health claims on its distribution materials. The FDA required XanGo to change its labeling and modify unsubstantiated health claims.

Considerations

• The Mayo Clinic advises people to consume mangosteen fruit and/or juice if they like the taste, but states that health claims are undocumented. XanGo products range in price depending on quantity, with one bottle of XanGo juice costing $38 and a case of singles costing $126, as of early 2011.